Gauri Tritiya 2017 Date – Gowri Tritiya in 2017

Gauri Tritiya is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and is mainly observed by some communities in western part of India. Gauri Tritiya 2017 date is March 30. It is observed on the third day of Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of moon) in Chaitra month (March – April) in a traditional Marathi Calendar. Gowri Tritiya is mainly observed by women. Gauri is another name of Goddess Parvati.

Gauri Tritiya legend suggests that Goddess Parvati returns to her parent’s home during the period. Another legend sites that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married on the day.

Women conduct special pujas at home and invite neighbors, friends and relatives to take part in the ritual. An image of Goddess Parvati is worshipped along with other deities. The prayers are for the wellbeing of the family. Unmarried women pray for good husbands.